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Rapid KY Class I

Church Wave

Elkhorn Creek - Forks of Elkhorn, Church lot below US460 Bridge to Knight's Bridge on KY1900 (6 miles) (KY)

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Gauge Conditions
Elkhorn Creek near Frankfort, KY Downstream Primary
Runnable: 250.0 – 6,500.0 CFS

Optimum range

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Church Wave
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Within sight of the put in are several small rapids.   The middle one has the remains of a low dam arching across the river. With good flow, this low structure forms Church Wave, a fine beginner's play spot.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class I
Mile Marker
0.2 mi
Directions
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Forks of Elkhorn, Church lot below US460 Bridge to Knight's Bridge on KY1900 (6 miles)
Elkhorn Creek
II(III) 7.6 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater